Clinical Licensed Crisis Counselor (Full-Time)

Phoenix

Arizona

1452 live openings

Therapy

• Conduct treatment interventions directly with the client. This includes but is not limited to individual therapy, group psychotherapy, and family therapy. Services may be provided in the office setting or in community settings based on the individual’s needs. Continuously assess client progress and response to treatment interventions and activities. Complete documentation for each service unit provided within 72 hours of service provision.
• Discharge
• Planning: Initiate initial evaluation of a plan of discharge. Assess with the client what medical and mental conditions will be resolved; what constitutes resolution and the goals and objectives that must be met to serve as criteria for discharge from treatment. Continuously assess client progress toward this goal. Document in the medical record of progress toward this goal and at discharge, complete a written summary of treatment activities, including the client’s progress, prognosis and recommendations for follow up including any referrals made.
• Utilization
• Management: Monitor the utilization of treatment resources on behalf of clients. Ensure that treatment resources are being effectively utilized, appropriate, and medically necessary. Participate in center utilization review activities and peer review. This includes but is not limited to reviewing the medical records of clients assigned to other teams to monitor appropriate treatment and providing feedback.
• Crisis and
• Emergency
• Services: Respond as needed and consult with the crisis team, other center personnel, or other community providers regarding the crisis or emergency needs of assigned clients.
• Medical
• Records: Responsible for the complete and timely written record of all treatment activities, services and interventions conducted for each client. This includes review of related documentation by service providers, as needed, to ensure adherence to treatment plans. Will complete demographic and other updates in the electronic health record as needed. Comply with documentation and NOMS collection as required by the CCBHC.
• Student
• Development: Shadow, mentor and supervise practicum for students or interns as assigned by supervisor. Complete all required documentation required by each individual university.
• Productivity and
• Documentation: Required to meet department productivity and documentation Standards.
• Demonstrated
• Support of the
• Center
• Mission,
• Goals and
• Objectives: Willingness to engage with center management, peers, and community partners as well as clients in a manner that consistently communicates cooperation and positive regard will be required to enter and retain the QMHP position. Must demonstrate competency in suicide risk assessment, DSM-5-TR diagnostic formulation, crisis intervention, and safety planning.
• Required
• Skills/Abilities: Staff will meet competency expectations, including integration of evidence-based practices and required certifications by successfully completing the following training which will be conducted in all the following manners, but limited to in-person training, online training, webinars, seminars, workshops, and self-directed training. All training, certifications, and competencies will be documented by completion of certificates when available and maintained by the Training department. Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training. MOAB is an in-depth training program that teaches individuals how to recognize, reduce, and manage violent and aggressive behavior. Training is provided. MOAB training requires controlled movements, body positioning, and the ability to perform physical holds and restraint techniques. The focus of MOAB training is to use techniques that can be effectively applied by employees of varying physical capabilities while minimizing potential harm to both the individual being restrained and the trained themselves. First Aid CPR Training.

Requirements

The Clinically Licensed Crisis Counselor must be licensed in the State of Kansas by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) to independently diagnose and treat mental disorders. Acceptable licenses include LSCSW, LCPC, LCMFT, or LCP. Must be at least 18 years old. Pass and complete a TB Screen Test and Medical Evaluation. Pass pre-employment background checks. A valid driver’s license is required. Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with hospitals, law enforcement, EMS, and internal departments. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds occasionally. Prolonged periods of standing and walking may be required. Frequently bending, stooping, or kneeling to assist clients or perform tasks. Ability to reach overhead and handle objects or equipment. Be able to get on the floor and rise without assistance. Crawford County Mental Health Center (CCMHC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer CCMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At-Will Employment I understand that I am an employee at-will and that neither this document nor any other document, writing, or manual creates, or is intended to create, a contract of employment between myself and Crawford County Mental Health Center. Crawford County Mental Health Center is an employment-at-will agency. This means an employee has the ability to quit employment for any or no reason, and an employer may terminate employment for no reason or for any non-discriminatory and/or non-retaliatory reason.